Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
Link to site: https://www.srilanka.travel/buddhist…/attractions-thai.php
Sri Lanka Buddhist Trail Micro Site in Thai Language was launched in Bangkok recently, as part of the celebrations to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand. H.E Mrs. Samantha K. Jayasuriya was joined by Mr. Viboon Kamotho, the Vice President of Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and Mr. Preecha Champi, Committee Member of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), in launching of the Thai language micro Site. The Site approved by SLTPB will strengthen the efforts of ‘Sri Lanka Tourism’, in promoting Buddhist Trails in Sri Lanka, among the Thai public, where, 98% of the population are Buddhists.
The Site provides pictures, and descriptions in Thai Language, about the important places of worship and interest, to Buddhist travelers. Hon. Minister of Culture of Thailand H.E ittipol Khunplume and a number of special guests participated at the event.